QuestionsQuestions (PPKM MMDA REGULATION NO. 04-002 SERIES OF 2004)
The regulation cites Section/mandate under R.A. 7924, stating that MMDA is mandated to regulate transport and traffic management in Metro Manila, including formulating, coordinating, monitoring policies, programs, standards, and projects for rational use of thoroughfares and safe movement of persons and goods.
It is the “PPKM MMDA REGULATION NO. 04-002 SERIES OF 2004” titled “BANNING HORN TOOTING ALONG EDSA AND OTHER MAJOR THOROUGHFARES OF METRO MANILA.”
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.
It applies to all public and private utility vehicles plying along EDSA and other major thoroughfares of Metro Manila, with stated exceptions.
Ambulances, fire trucks, police patrol cars, military vehicles, and vehicles carrying persons needing immediate medical attention.
It is the unnecessary blowing of horns or the act of blowing the horn continuously, or when there is more than a single or a short sound of the horn.
Situations requiring immediate attention, including (1) a patient seriously ill inside the vehicle, and (2) the driver tooting the bus’ horn to indicate alarm or during actual emergency (e.g., warning jaywalkers to avoid road accidents).
Horn tooting is strictly prohibited along EDSA and other major thoroughfares of Metro Manila except during emergency situations.
No. It is prohibited except during emergency situations as defined by the regulation.
A fine of Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) per offense, payable at the official redemption centers of the MMDA.
Each separate violation or infraction committed by a driver is counted as an offense, and the fine of P500 is imposed per offense.
No. The text indicates horn tooting in heavy traffic to signal impatience and irritability is part of the problem the regulation seeks to address; the exception applies only to emergency situations.
Yes. The regulation expressly observes that horn tooting is used to attract attention for loading more passengers, and it declares horn tooting unnecessary/continuous as prohibited except in emergencies.
Yes, if it is to warn jaywalkers during an actual emergency to avoid road accidents; such warning is included in the emergency situations definition.
Yes. Section 1 states it applies to both public and private utility vehicles.
EDSA and other major thoroughfares of Metro Manila.